Senior Data Engineer (Remote)

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Overview ###

GovStar seeks a Senior Data Engineer with strong technical skills and experience building and implementing modern data structures, pipelines, and processes to support our national security customers’ complex missions.

This role will contribute to the buildout, modernization, and automation of mission-critical data pipelines and workflows connecting source systems, existing data warehousing solutions, and future lakehouse environments. The ideal candidate will bring experience across data management, data science, and system integration, combined with strong technical expertise in software development, database architecture, and modern data engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integration plans that modernize and automate data movement and workflows across systems, including requirements gathering and project planning.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams that clearly communicate current-state environments and future-state data architectures.
• Provide technical expertise in database architecture and development, helping shape reliable and maintainable data solutions.
• Work directly with complex data using Python and related tools to transform, refine, and prepare data for downstream use.
• Utilize Docker to containerize code and execute commands through command-line environments.
• Create and integrate SQL connections within Python applications and workflows to retrieve and work with data from databases.
• Develop and maintain data governance documentation and processes, while providing expert technical input in discussions around data architecture, integration, and management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish reporting standards and help ensure the quality, consistency, and usability of data.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align technical objectives, dependencies, and priorities and help ensure successful project delivery.
• Apply strong project management skills to move technical initiatives from initial concept and requirements through implementation and completion.

Relevant Technologies

• Database Management: SQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Databricks
• Backend Technologies: Python / Pandas, Java
• Cloud Technologies: AWS, Azure
• Containerization: Docker
• Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
• Project Management Tools: Jira
• Diagramming Tools: Microsoft Visio

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must live in the United States in either the Eastern or Central time zone.
• Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional Data Engineering/Data Science experience.
• Fluency with Python.
• Fluency with Git.
• Fluency with SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Strong experience with CI/CD build and deployment tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong desire to support our country by working on mission-critical systems.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience with Snowflake and Databricks.

GovStar Expectations

• Passion for solving complex technical challenges in support of U.S. national security objectives.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and stretch outside established areas of expertise.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with customers, partners, and teammates.
• Proactive communication, self-direction, ownership, and the ability to start and lead initiatives without waiting to be told what to do.
• Commitment to GovStar’s collective growth through knowledge sharing and participation in internal initiatives, innovation efforts, onboarding, and business-development support.
• Professionalism, humility, curiosity, customer empathy, and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Compensation and Benefits ###

• Compensation will vary based on experience and qualifications. We’re happy to discuss compensation expectations early in the process so neither side wastes time.
• GovStar benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) matching; paid time off; and an employee shares program.